Enable backups

The Backup service can be individually enabled on an existing compute instance and auto-enabled on all new Instances.

Enable the Backup service on an existing compute instance

  1. Log in to Cloud Manager.

  2. From the Linodes page, select the compute instance you want to back up.

  3. Click the Backups tab.

  4. Click Enable Backups.

    Enable Linode Backups by navigating to the individual Linode's backup menu

  5. A pop-up box is displayed confirming that you intend to enable backups for the specified monthly cost. Click Enable Backups to confirm.

The Backup service is now enabled for the selected compute instance.

Auto enroll new compute instance in the Backup service

You can automatically enroll all new compute instances in the Backup service.

  1. Log in to Cloud Manager.

  2. Click the Account link in the sidebar, then select the Settings tab.

  3. In the Backup Auto Enrollment panel, click on the switch to enable backups on all new Linodes.

    Auto enroll all new Linodes in the Backup Service by navigating to the Global Settings tab in the Account settings and enabling Backups.

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Enabling this setting does not retroactively enroll any previously created compute instances in the Backup service.